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Exploring Drax

The city of Drax has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Drax include:

• Barlow Common
• Carlton Towers Estate
• Howden Minster
• Selby Abbey
• Blacktoft Sands National Nature Reserve
• Pontefract Racecourse
• North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve

When making plans for your trip to Drax, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Drax?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Drax, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Drax are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are August and July, whereas April and January have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 10°C and at night it is 2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 151 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 19°C during the day and 4°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 164 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 21°C and the night-time average is 11°C. Average precipitation for this season is 202 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 14°C and 3°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 198 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Drax is 716 mm.